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Did you know that the praying mantis has only one ear? That slugs have 27,000 teeth? Or that only female mosquitoes bite? Discovery Bugopedia is the ultimate illustrated guide for kids who are curious about the creepiest, crawliest, coolest creatures on earth! With more than 400 incredible… [ read more ]

A narrative portrait based on the complete body of Einstein's papers offers insight into how the iconic thinker's mind worked as well as his contributions to science, in an account that describes his two marriages, his receipt of the Nobel Prize, and the influence of his discoveries on his… [ read more ]

Rocketry: Investigate the Science and Technology of Rockets and Ballistics introduces students to the fascinating world of rocketry and ballistics. Readers discover the history of rocket development, from the earliest fire arrows in China to modern-day space shuttles, as well as the main… [ read more ]

The breakout star of Discovery’s hit automotive restoration show Fast N’ Loud takes readers on an entertaining ride through his wild life and behind the scenes of his hit show in this memoir and automotive handbook, revving with outrageous details and jaw-dropping stories, and injected with… [ read more ]

Between seasons of Gold Rush, the Hoffman crew ventures into the uncharted territory of South America to extend their search for gold. Leaving the snow and deep bedrock of Alaska, the men must traverse the deserts, jungles, and steep mountain roads of Peru, Chile, and Guyana. But as turf… [ read more ]

Buckle up and hang on for this white-knuckle ride into the world of illegal street racing. On the midnight highways of America, there s a firestorm brewing as highway hustlers race for the top spot on the street. It s a constant upheaval as the up-and-comers call out the #1 spot in a race… [ read more ]

At the right hand of the American president stands a man with the one of the toughest jobs in Washington. When buildings come crashing down, when scandals break, when soldiers are sent into war, the chief of staff comes alongside the most powerful man in the world as the course of history is… [ read more ]

"Lebanon” Levi Stoltzfus, star of the #1 top-rated Discovery Channel reality showAmish Mafia, delivers a sizzling tell-all about Amish life today. From the forbidden joyrides to the senseless shunnings to the colorful family feuds, he shares his frank insider’s view of this fascinating and… [ read more ]

Nome, Alaska: Every summer, as the glacial ice melts around the frozen and isolated port, a handful of fortune seekers hunt for gold in the most unlikely of places; the bottom of the Bering Sea. Meet the salty and eccentric characters who spend hours on the rocky, frigid ocean floor, hunting… [ read more ]

Dropping into a viper pit in Panama's Camino Real... navigating a crevasse of one of the world's largest glaciers... battling extreme conditions in frozen Siberia... it's all in a day's work for adventurer Bear Grylls. A former British Special Forces soldier, Bear shares ingenious and often… [ read more ]

From the rugged west coast of Ireland to the lush jungles of Belize, Bear Grylls shows us how to survive tough environments all over the planet in these 10 exciting episodes. Using his background as a British Special Forces soldier to find his way out of these wildernesses, Bear encounters… [ read more ]

Leaving their old-world traditions for the streets of LA, Iva, Matt, Lizzie, Betsy and Devon risk losing everything and everyone they know in pursuit of their dreams. It s a leap of faith into a new life, complete with tantalizing temptations and difficult decisions. From English fashion… [ read more ]

Experience one of the most dangerous professions in the world in Discovery Channel's top-rated, Emmy Award-winning hit series Deadliest Catch. Crab fishing this season on the turbulent, frigid Bering Sea proves to be exceptionally difficult as the injuries pile up. Two men get hurt by a… [ read more ]

Every summer, the curtain of ice covering Greenland is pulled back, revealing the potential for untold riches in the rock below. Enter eight ragtag prospectors, pooling their resources to touch the untouched in hopes of uncovering the gold and precious gems that lie beneath the surface. In… [ read more ]

OVER THIRTY-FIVE HOURS OF MYTHBUSTERS need we say more?! To celebrate their ten-year anniversary, those mad scientists in the MythBusters lab have cooked up their biggest concoction yet: fifty full episodes packed with the craziest, coolest, and most combustible conundrums that the… [ read more ]

North America: where civilization collides with untamed wilderness. Just feet beyond our own back yards rages a spectacle we rarely see. Join us as we step into this hidden world teaming with life - across impossible mountains and endless deserts. Dive into unexplored forests and crash into… [ read more ]

A deluxe, oversized book timed for the 150th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's signing of the Yosemite Grant, an event that laid the groundwork for the National Parks system. Ansel Adams first visited Yosemite in 1916, at the age of fourteen, and returned every year throughout his life. It… [ read more ]

The New York Times best-selling author of PHYSICS OF THE IMPOSSIBLE, PHYSICS OF THE FUTURE and HYPERSPACE tackles the most fascinating and complex object in the known universe: the human brain. For the first time in history, the secrets of the living brain are being revealed by a battery of… [ read more ]

The New York Times best-selling author of PHYSICS OF THE IMPOSSIBLE, PHYSICS OF THE FUTURE and HYPERSPACE tackles the most fascinating and complex object in the known universe: the human brain. For the first time in history, the secrets of the living brain are being revealed by a battery of… [ read more ]

In 1976 a deadly virus emerged from the Congo forest. As swiftly as it came, it disappeared, leaving no trace. Over the four decades since, Ebola has emerged sporadically, each time to devastating effect. It can kill up to 90 percent of its victims. In between these outbreaks, it is… [ read more ]

COSMOS: A SpaceTime Odyssey continues the exploration of the remarkable mysteries of the cosmos and our place within it. Hosted by renowned astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson, this thrilling, 13-part adventure will transport you across the universe of space and time, bringing to life… [ read more ]

COSMOS: A SpaceTime Odyssey continues the exploration of the remarkable mysteries of the cosmos and our place within it. Hosted by renowned astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson, this thrilling, 13-part adventure will transport you across the universe of space and time, bringing to life… [ read more ]

It takes some serious skill, extensive experience, and death-defying tactics to be a Gator Boy. But for Paul Bedard and Jimmy Riffle, risking their lives to wrangle gators out of harm s way is just another day at the office. Season 3 sees Gator Boys Alligator Rescue moving on up to… [ read more ]